Primary Services

Join a company that values collaboration, growth, and innovation—where your expertise makes an impact. Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, a strong organizational culture, and room to grow in a stable and evolving IT procurement environment.

Primary Services is excited to announce the role of Software Procurement Specialist for our client. This opportunity supports a major organization investing in long-term IT infrastructure and digital transformation. In this role, you will lead sourcing strategy, negotiate high-impact vendor contracts, and play a key role in optimizing the procurement function across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for IT goods and services.
• Identify and assess potential vendors, aligning selection with business goals.
• Monitor market trends, supplier innovations, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct vendor evaluations, including financial health, compliance, and performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define vendor selection criteria.
• Lead negotiations for pricing, SLAs, delivery schedules, and contract terms.
• Ensure all contracts comply with organizational and legal standards.
• Identify procurement risks and create mitigation strategies.
• Serve as primary liaison for vendor management and escalation.
• Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and improvement discussions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of contracts and vendor performance data.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with internal governance and external regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of hardware, software, cloud, and IT services procurement.
• Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze vendor proposals and performance data.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and procurement best practices.
• Master's degree or certifications such as CPSM or CSCP preferred.

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Primary Services
Houston